2009 Subaru Forester Problems and Repair Histories
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Subaru Forester Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Subaru Forester | 80 Foresters, 9.7 months of data per Forester, average 44200 miles 20 |
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2009 Subaru Forester
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| Subaru Forester in Georgia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 67580 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 67580 | 328 | left rear door actuator replaced |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Forester in Romania | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 37820 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 42160 | 600 | Front left brake caliper replaced (one piston blocked). |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 66000 | 30 | Went to dealer to have differential oil changed. They would only do rear diff as the front diff dipstick was stuck in filler tube and would not come out. I bought a new one and with much effort removed the stuck one. The original was corroded. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | The cosmetic hard plastic piece on the outside of the wheel well came off. The dealership knows this is a problem and Subaru is trying to get a long term fix. |
| Apr | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | Another cosmetic hard plastic piece on the outside of the wheel well came off. The dealership knows this is a problem and Subaru is trying to get a long term fix...no solution yet |
| Subaru Forester in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Excessive rock chips on paint just in front of rear tires caused by too small of a protector installed at factory. Repainted sides of car and installed new 3M protection to match those used in current production. |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 60000 | 0 | Slight coolant leak from radiator cap. Cap was replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 43000 | 200 | Check engine light on-replaced the EGR/came back on |
| Apr | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 55000 | 850 | Turbo failure due to oil blockage in banjo bolts. Car burning oil. Required turbo replacement. |
| Feb | 2013 | 78500 | 700 | Lower control arms were cracked and replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Northwest Territory, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 38440 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 39680 | 6800 | Connecting Rod broken. Catastrophic engine failure. Known problem with 09 Subarus. |
| Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 1000 | 10 | Overhead light assembly wires squeaked against housing. Added separators and silicon lubricant to reduce noise. |
| Aug | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | HVAC blower motor generated clicking noise after warmup. |
| Sep | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Clicking HVAC fan motor. This was replaced per warranty. |
| Dec | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Rebuilt upper light console with silicon components, and added silicon seal between headliner fasten point, holding snap, and metal roof assembly, to get rid of creaking due to temperature changes. |
| Jan | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Dealer added additional door insulation to stop rattles but damaged driver door tweeter in process. Followup appointment was scheduled. Rear fender paint gravel shields too small. TSB authorized larger ones as replacements. Technician damaged new parts on installation. Service writer scheduled 2nd install with body shop (covered by warranty). Loaner vehicle to be provided. Larger paint gravel shields successfully fitted and installed. |
| Feb | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Paint has worn off inside of drivers armrest. Service provider took picture, is requesting feedback from service manager as to whether paint is warranty item. |
| Mar | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Paint had worn off inside of door arm rest. Arm rest was replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 22300 | 0 | Side airbag brackets causing clunks/rattles in rear of vehicle. Dealer performed TSB to correct problem. |
| Oct | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Gas cap broke and no longer sealed tank, causing check engine light to come on. Was replaced under warranty - no further problems with fuel system. rattles under rear seat. bolts tightened, rear seat realigned. |
| Feb | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Left front visor was not staying in position. Visor was replaced with improved model. Rough shifting transmission. Was told Forester transmissions often become rough with wear and that the shifting fell within factory specifications. |
| May | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Transmission shifts had become excessively rough. Reset transmission controller to default state so it could relearn shifting. Transmission shifting reverted to what it was when car was new - relatively smooth. |
| Jan | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | brake light in rear replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | 0 | rattles from rear interior of vehicle, mainly when rear of vehicle went over bumps. |
| Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 26000 | 1000 | I know this is a little over the mileage limit, but I think complete rear rotor replacement at 25,000 miles is excessive |
| Jun | 2012 | 26000 | 250 | Front sway bar end links rusted out and replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 45500 | 0 | noise in engine has to be torn down to find problem dealer giving run around if it should be by the drive train warranty |
| Sep | 2012 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 14640 | 0 | CD changer wouldn't work. Otherwise the audio system functions normally. The system was replaced and so far so good. |
| Mar | 2011 | 24180 | 0 | Stabilizer bar was replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 33660 | 0 | drive shaft noise due to loose part |
| Aug | 2012 | 34560 | 700 | change of pads, rotors and drums front and back. |
| Feb | 2013 | 37500 | 74 | sun visor cracked and broke on the driver side. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Blown engine and damaged turbo. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Repainted due to rust. | |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Secondary air pump failure. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | CEL, ABS, Cruise light malfunctions. | |
| May | 2009 | 0 | Stereo malfunction and replacement. | |
| Subaru Forester in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Replaced CD changer (error, wouldn't play) | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Forester in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 27700 | 0 | My wife had a tire monitor sensor replaced at Wal-Mart. It caused of an air leak that existed since the car was purchased, the dealer service department ignored it. She also bought a new tire. Now we need 3 more, because of AWD system. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Gas cap line snapped, was replaced. Dealer visit was due to ecu flash though. |
| Dec | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 33480 | 0 | Sway bar bushings. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 34300 | 0 | chirping noise, maybe from a pulley or belt-driven accessory (power steering pump, alternator, etc) |
| Sep | 2011 | 47000 | 500 | A/C Compressor clutch failed, as in disintegrated. Dealer replaced compressor, belts, recharged system, a couple o-rings, etc. Manufacturer (SOA) offered $300 in "goodwill" on an $800 repair bill. Disappointing repair on a 3-year-old car |
| Oct | 2012 | 58700 | 400 | Small oil leak from valve cover gasket and spark plug seals Driver's-side caliper sticking, causing abnormal pad wear. Replaced caliper, front brake rotors, front brake pads. Replaced brake fluid & bled system. |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 1980 | Engine stopped without warning (engine light came on as it shuddered to a stop); towed to nearest dealer; diagnosed 1 & 2 misfire (no explanation) - replaced engine coil and spark plugs. Had to apply for warranty reimbursement - not granted. Engine stopped without warning (engine light came on as it shuddered to a stop); towed to nearest dealer; diagnosed 1 & 2 misfire (no explanation) - replaced engine coil and spark plugs. | |
| Apr | 2013 | 5250 | Discovered transmission case was cracked after brakes were replaced, apparently due to getting a flat tire on the highway a couple of weeks earlier. Covered by warranty. | |
| Subaru Forester in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Power steering hose replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Car would turn over but would not start. Towed to dealer, where it promptly started up. Dealer checked charging system, but made no repair. Problem has not occurred since. |
| Jul | 2012 | 60000 | 0 | Repaired loose exhaust heat shield |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | 28 | Sway bar links were worn, replaced. |
| Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 7440 | 0 | Sometimes a crackle noise when in cold conditions, but cannot be replicated very easy. Will see what happens next winter. |
| Aug | 2010 | 21700 | 0 | Factory CD player sometimes lost track of cd's (what song it was at before I turned vehicle off) then would go back to the start of cd when vehicle turned on. Very random when it happened but annoying. CD player replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | Went in to have the ipod jack fixed, it had never worked since the day the car was purchased, apparently a wire had not been correctly connected so they fixed it for free and it works fine now |
| Dec | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | The stick shift frequently sticks and refuses to go into reverse. Dealership says that it's just the nature of the transmission and there's nothing they can do. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Forester in Bulgaria | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 26660 | 500 | Changed both rear shock absorbers |
| Feb | 2012 | 27280 | 200 | Shock absorbers failed again |
| Mar | 2013 | 32860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 33500 | 800 | Brakes were worn, replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 54000 | 0 | Headlight replaced. |
| Nov | 2012 | 68000 | 340 | Drivers side headlight replaced. Cracked windshield replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 49000 | 750 | Bad Evaporator core Slipping in transmission. Transmission flushed. |
| Apr | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 42000 | 468 | rear rotors and pads exhaust flex pipe connector, corroded and not flexing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 29760 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 37800 | 300 | Check engine light came on. Was running rough and misfiring. Injector flush, and a full service which includes plugs etc. Fan stopped working in speeds 1, 2, and 3. Worked in 4 |
| Mar | 2013 | 38440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 43400 | 459 | Rear Brakes replaced after 72,000 miles |
| Nov | 2010 | 57700 | 500 | Front Brakes replaced after 92,000 miles |
| Mar | 2013 | 105400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 45000 | 0 | AC would not blow cold air, compressor replaced under extended Subaru warranty (6yr/60000 miles) |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | Window fluid for back window did not work correctly. Manufacturing problem - hose was leading to spray was bent. | |
| Subaru Forester in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 53000 | 0 | Vehicle had a whine from about 5 to 50mph or so, after which it was drowned out by wind/road noise. The noise changed pitch with speed. The dealer dx the problem as faulty transfer gear and tailshaft bearings and replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | squeaks and rattles |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Tire Pressure warning light came on a couple of times and went off shortly after coming on. Dealer could not replicate. |
| Aug | 2012 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | Squeak in passenger side door. |
| Jan | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Engine disengages when attempting to pass and then re-accelerating. Will have car in for at least 3 days to overhaul tranny and ? |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Noise heard accelerating and turning wheel; power steering fluid leaked into bellows from pinched seal during assembly |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Front doors were rattling madly. Dash making noises. Car clanks and creaks loudly when turned off. Clicking in steering wheel when running rear wipers. Voices on radio sound buzzy. |
| Mar | 2010 | 16000 | 200 | Driver manual door lock stopped functioning. It would lock with the electric switch but not the manual. Determined that it was detached. Puddle lights were stuck on all the time rattle near glove box that comes and goes Rear wiper was repeatedly and predictably going into full speed when various electrical things were used and when car was turned off and on while they were on. Shop couldn't replicate and problem has stopped. |
| Apr | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Central control unit was replaced after puddle lights staying on all the time and 1 not lighting. All keys were replaced to work with new control unit. |
| Jun | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | center armrest fell apart. I took it to dealer and they snapped it back together. Nice side effect was that one of the mysterious rattles went away with the re-assembly. |
| Sep | 2010 | 20000 | 43 | musty smell out of air vents |
| Sep | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | puddle light was replaced as it was out speakers cutting our or playing at VERY reduced volume. new radio head unit has been ordered Auto dim mirror compass no longer working. New mirror has been ordered. |
| Oct | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Compass was not working. Mirror replaced. radio speakers were cutting out or playing at very reduced volume |
| Dec | 2012 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Tire pressure sensor light on despite tires correctly inflated; shop reset sensor system computer and light went out. |
| Feb | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Leaking seal on front axle at transmission - seal ordered. Chrome peeling from badge on rear of car - replacement ordered. Badge replaced - replacement looks fine. Transmission seal on front axle replaced and leak was eliminated. CD player in audio unit not working. New unit ordered and will be installed when it arrives. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Rear Speakers inoperative. Speakers still not operating when radio in enhanced surround sound mode. Will be contacting manufacturer. |
| Sep | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Radio replaced, rear speakers work, but sound is unsatisfactory. Spoke to manufacturer and they stated "that's the way the radio workss". nothing they can do right now. Subaru is going to try to get a better answer from Panasonic, the radio manufacturer. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 8680 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 9300 | 0 | Rattle in passenger door. |
| Dec | 2008 | 9300 | 0 | Rattle in driver's door, rattle around the middle rear safety belt device. |
| Jan | 2009 | 9300 | 0 | Replacement of the Bumper Rear step pad (stainless steel)that was not glue well. They also scratch the bumper paint when they try to take off the bumper step pad and had to paint the bumper. |
| Sep | 2009 | 19840 | 0 | Engine lost power. erase memory of TCM and ECM, idle learn AT transmission learning. Runs much better now. Even better than new. Rattle in the dashboard near radio and ventilation exit under radio. |
| Jul | 2010 | 29760 | 0 | Rattle in the dash. Same problem occur in the last part of 2009. Even now, I have to go again tomorrow.The rattle still exist. |
| Sep | 2010 | 33480 | 0 | Rattle in the dash: attach correctly the loose part |
| Dec | 2010 | 37200 | 0 | Rattle in the driver's door |
| Apr | 2011 | 42780 | 0 | Bushing stabilizor bars (warranty TSB), crack in the windshield, crack in the fog light, |
| Dec | 2012 | 71300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Drivers side door lock stopped functioning. Froze in either locked or unlocked position and was unable to either open door, or lock it once closed. Dealer determined the linkage between lock control and door lock became disconnected. Drivers side-view mirror is significantly distorted. After dealer ordered replacement mirror, it was determined that the factory producing the mirrors is having an issue and no good glass is available. Will replace when good part is available. |
| Dec | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | external temperature sensor failed. Was replaced under warranty. List price was $150. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | New ball joints. Extreme loud clunking when the car was making turns and when driving over uneven pavement. The Subaru Dealership Service Department drove the car for 5 minutes and confirmed the ball joints were completely shot. New axles. |
| Sep | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Pin point hole in cv boot. Boot replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | passenger door rattle fixed |
| Mar | 2012 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 35000 | 210 | outside temperature sensor stopped working, replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 60000 | 950 | Freon was leaking into ventilation system with a strong odor. Evaporator core had to be replaced which required removing the dash. $500 part and $400 labor. |
| Jul | 2012 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Stone chips on fenders in front of rear wheels. Not big enough protective clear coating. Fixed stone chips, repainted back doors, replaced protective clear coating with larger ones. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 28000 | 400 | rattling sound in the central part of the exhaust pipe |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 13700 | 0 | rattle near passenger sun visor. determined cause, no time to fix. will fix at next service interval. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 36000 | 1000 | Original tires replaced. 36k miles-old brake pads replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 44000 | 100 | It was not cooling. Dealer had to order parts |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | Traded car without repairing A/C. | |
| Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 10700 | 0 | 1 of 4 LED "puddle-lamps" ceased to function due to "open circuit." Entire lamp assembly replaced. No charge. |
| Jan | 2012 | 24300 | 0 | Puddle lamp LED replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Gas cap strap broke in half for no reason. |
| Aug | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Rug coming out from under passenger door sill |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Subaru Forester 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
| Subaru Forester in Yugoslavia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 49600 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 49600 | 5450 | I had crankshaft broken! They exchanged so called down half of a motor The fuel turbine was broken. |
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